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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 111

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The flu is really running rampant right now.
Please take good care of your health.

The “Blockchain × Education Symposium” held last month
attracted a very large number of participants, and we are keenly aware of the high level of interest.
We will continue to be actively involved, so please stay tuned.

Along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we will provide the latest information on ICT education.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Case Studies on Cutting-Edge Educational Technologies
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Teaching Materials
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Starting in April, DiTT will merge with Learning of Tomorrow.
We have decided to establish a forum to introduce the activities of our highly active working groups.
Companies considering membership are also welcome to participate.
If you are interested, please contact the DiTT Secretariat (ditt@ditt.jp).
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Date and Time: Thursday, March 14, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Venue: Kioi Forum
　1F New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
　http://kioi-forum.com/access/

[DiTT Report Session]
・FY2019 Learning of Tomorrow: Revenue and Expenditure Budget
・FY2019 Learning of Tomorrow: Business Plan
[Introduction to Learning of Tomorrow Activities]
・AI Working Group
・Blockchain WG
・VR WG
・Cloud WG
・Copyright WG
・Programming WG
・Sports WG
・Lifelong Education　
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 102nd study session on Thursday, January 17.

■ Guest Presentation: QUREO Division, Business Manager
　Mr. Yusuke Takahashi
“What We Learned When a Game Company Seriously Tried to Create a Programming Education Service”

■ Vice Chair, Keymakers (Blockchain Engineer Community)
　Kazuyasu Komiya
“The Value of Blockchain and Its Application in Education”

http://ditt.jp/action/study.html

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　Case Studies of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
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・VR/AR experiences using controllers equipped with the latest muscle displacement sensor technology
A distance learning project utilizing FirstVR, a collaborative initiative between the Okinawa STEM Education Center and H2L, has begun.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000006831.html

・Polyglot has released “My Recipe,” an AI-powered automated curriculum generation feature.

POLYGLOTS、AIによる自動学習カリキュラム「MyRecipe」機能をリリース

・LINE and the City of Kyoto have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement to jointly advance the creation of a sustainable and innovative city. In the field of education, they will collaborate with the Kyoto City Board of Education to implement
for the next generation in the AI era, implementing initiatives that are unique in Japan.
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/12/18/48230.html

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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Teaching Materials
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January 1, 2019
Will 2019 mark the dawn of programming education? A steady stream of exciting programming toys is hitting the market.
https://getnavi.jp/digital/333327/

January 7, 2019
Cheers from Elementary School Students at Kurashiki Municipal Seishi High School’s Drone Experience Workshop

倉敷市立精思高校、ドローン体験講座で小学生の歓声響く

January 8, 2019
With a Track Record at 10,000 Schools Nationwide, Classi and EDUCOM Partner to Support School Education
https://jp.techcrunch.com/2019/01/08/classi-educom/

January 12, 2019
Robots Introduced to All Elementary Schools in Himeji; AI Enables Conversations with Students
https://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/himeji/201901/0011972168.shtml

January 18, 2019
Kanazawa Institute of Technology to Offer “AI Fundamentals” Course Starting with the Class of 2019

金沢工業大、「AI基礎」を2019年度入学生から開講

January 21, 2019
10 Examples of VR/AR Business Applications.Improving Operational Efficiency and Reducing Costs Both Domestically and Abroad

VR/ARのビジネス活用事例10選。国内外で業務効率向上やコスト削減に

January 22, 2019
Boost Learning Efficiency with AI! Use the Extra Time to Learn Drones and Robotics: The Forefront of STEAM Education
https://www.fnn.jp/posts/00414560HDK

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　.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT Now Accepting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council is currently recruiting members.
Executive members and general members are eligible to participate in study sessions and
committees organized by DiTT.

In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials, and
organize networking events and other opportunities for members to exchange information.

Please visit the page below for more details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆ vol. 0111
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council (DiTT)
Date of Publication: February 1, 2019
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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